About the Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater
The cinnamon-chested bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is mainly native to the Albertine Rift montane forests and the East African montane forests of East Africa, in the regions surrounding Lake Victoria.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Bee-eaters (Meropidae) |
| Species | Merops oreobates |
| Species Codes | ccbeat1, CCBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater belong to?
The Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater (Merops oreobates) belongs to the Bee-eaters family (Meropidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater?
The cinnamon-chested bee-eater is a species of bird in the family Meropidae. It is mainly native to the Albertine Rift montane forests and the East African montane forests of East Africa, in the regions surrounding Lake Victoria....
Where can I report a Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ccbeat1, or on iNaturalist.
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